"Hey folks, before we get rolling again, I can do a thing, I'm not sure how, but it will help us to pass through areas undetected. It's not completely fool proof and I can only do it once a day but it may help us sneak through into this cave. If you think that might be helpful I can try it before we go in. It will last for about an hour."
"That sounds like a great idea, but I'm going to need to know a little more about this "thing" before I indulge in it. What exactly does it involve, and how painful is it?"
"It's not painful. I discovered I could do this one time when Oliver and I needed to sneak past a pair of trolls. I just started thinking about how we needed to be quiet and sneak past them. Once I started concentrating on that idea we stopped leaving footprints and didn't make any noise. Well, I didn't make any noise. Oliver in her heavy armor did clank a little but still, it was like we passed without a trace."
"Well, I would always tell Oliver to think of herself as being as light as a pixie. It didn't work but it was funny to watch her try to be light on her feet. Okay, I will start thinking about us sneaking into the cave. If we get caught, and we begin to fight, I will not be able to keep us hidden if I get enraged."
Pisgah will cast Pass without Trace on the party. Everyone has +10 on Stealth checks for the next hour or until PwT is dropped due to raging.
Pisgah begins to sneak toward the cave opening, expecting that there is going to be some sort of guard immediately inside, and will look to see a pathway past the entrance. He will sling his shield on his back and ready his new shortbow.
Ranbrek follows close behind, keeping his mace out in case any unnoticed goblins get a little too close. He struggles to keep his armor from clanking around and giving away the party.
Ranbrek follows close behind, keeping his mace out in case any unnoticed goblins get a little too close. He struggles to keep his armor from clanking around and giving away the party.
Stealth roll of 8
Remember that the Pass without Trace gives you a +10 to the stealth roll so this may be an 18 (I hope)...
Inside the cave, is pure darkness, where Calen and Pisgah cannot see, unfortunately rendering their perception checks moot. However, they can still hear what Jasra and Ranbrek hear.
Just inside the cave mouth, a few uneven stone steps lead up to a small, dank chamber on the east side of the passage. The cave narrows to a steep fissure at the far end, and is filled with the stench of animals. Savage snarls and the sounds of rattling chains greet your ears where three wolves are Chained up just inside the opening. Each wolf's chain leads to an iron rod driven into the base of a stalagmite. (For those with dark vision)
"Whoa there, danger ahead. Seems to be three hungry looking wolves chained up to something. Looks like there's a room on our right here too. Might be a good idea to head that way and avoid the wolves."
"Whoa there, danger ahead. Seems to be three hungry looking wolves chained up to something. Looks like there's a room on our right here too. Might be a good idea to head that way and avoid the wolves."
(The room to the right is the one with wolves. The room ahead doesn't, just to let you know.
"Whoa there, danger ahead. Seems to be three hungry looking wolves chained up to something. Looks like there's a room on our right here too. Might be a good idea to head that way and avoid the wolves."
(The room to the right is the one with wolves. The room ahead doesn't, just to let you know.
(Ah, I see)
"We'll carry on straight ahead then. I think it's best not to mess with those wolves, unless anyone else disagrees."
If there are no objections, Ranbrek will lead the way to the room straight ahead.
Yes, it looks like that has happened a couple of times..
Calen nods in agreement to Pisgah's plan and is also ready to continue.
"Let's just make sure that goblin actually leaves and doesn't attack us from behind later."
You all take a short rest, and the Goblin heads down the trail you used to get here. One hour passes, and the benighted of a short rest are achieved.
"Hey folks, before we get rolling again, I can do a thing, I'm not sure how, but it will help us to pass through areas undetected. It's not completely fool proof and I can only do it once a day but it may help us sneak through into this cave. If you think that might be helpful I can try it before we go in. It will last for about an hour."
"That sounds like a great idea, but I'm going to need to know a little more about this "thing" before I indulge in it. What exactly does it involve, and how painful is it?"
"It's not painful. I discovered I could do this one time when Oliver and I needed to sneak past a pair of trolls. I just started thinking about how we needed to be quiet and sneak past them. Once I started concentrating on that idea we stopped leaving footprints and didn't make any noise. Well, I didn't make any noise. Oliver in her heavy armor did clank a little but still, it was like we passed without a trace."
"I see then. Very well, I'll partake in whatever cloaking magic you've got. Though I must say my armor might be an issue here as well."
"Well, I would always tell Oliver to think of herself as being as light as a pixie. It didn't work but it was funny to watch her try to be light on her feet. Okay, I will start thinking about us sneaking into the cave. If we get caught, and we begin to fight, I will not be able to keep us hidden if I get enraged."
Pisgah will cast Pass without Trace on the party. Everyone has +10 on Stealth checks for the next hour or until PwT is dropped due to raging.
Noted
"Alrighty, are we ready to head out?"
Pisgah begins to sneak toward the cave opening, expecting that there is going to be some sort of guard immediately inside, and will look to see a pathway past the entrance. He will sling his shield on his back and ready his new shortbow.
STEALTH roll of 31 on a Nat 20....
"Let's go then."
Ranbrek follows close behind, keeping his mace out in case any unnoticed goblins get a little too close. He struggles to keep his armor from clanking around and giving away the party.
Stealth roll of 8
Remember that the Pass without Trace gives you a +10 to the stealth roll so this may be an 18 (I hope)...
Taking up the rear, Calen follows the group closely behind, trying to make sure that nobody will attack them from behind.
Stealth: 14+10=24
Perception,if necessary: 13
Pisgah is also on the lookout for guards, traps, etc and a way past the entrance.
PERCEPTION roll of 10
Inside the cave, is pure darkness, where Calen and Pisgah cannot see, unfortunately rendering their perception checks moot. However, they can still hear what Jasra and Ranbrek hear.
Just inside the cave mouth, a few uneven stone steps lead up to a small, dank chamber on the east side of the passage. The cave narrows to a steep fissure at the far end, and is filled with the stench of animals. Savage snarls and the sounds of rattling chains greet your ears where three wolves are Chained up just inside the opening. Each wolf's chain leads to an iron rod driven into the base of a stalagmite. (For those with dark vision)
"Whoa there, danger ahead. Seems to be three hungry looking wolves chained up to something. Looks like there's a room on our right here too. Might be a good idea to head that way and avoid the wolves."
Pisgah will follow behind Ranbrek.
(The room to the right is the one with wolves. The room ahead doesn't, just to let you know.
(Ah, I see)
"We'll carry on straight ahead then. I think it's best not to mess with those wolves, unless anyone else disagrees."
If there are no objections, Ranbrek will lead the way to the room straight ahead.
Pisgah follows. He will shoulder the bow and pull on his shield and draw the longsword.